Community Health Worker I
Core
Frontline health professional bridging the health system, social services, and community to improve access to care and social stability.
Role type
Community Health Worker (CHW)
Builds
Patient support services and community resource access
Domain
Healthcare / Social Services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
liaison coordination, telephonic support, social drivers of health screening, patient/family education, regulatory reporting, EMR documentation, motivational interviewing, conflict resolution
Preferred skills
Community Health Worker certification, community outreach experience, patient tracking/contact tracing, volunteer experience
Responsibilities
Act as liaison between health system, social services and the community; Provide telephonic support to patients; Support individuals and families to strengthen access to resources; Facilitate patient and family education; Collaborate with Population Health and Primary Care teams; Complete social drivers of health screenings; Follow regulatory reporting requirements; Document data in electronic medical records; Utilize motivational interviewing and conflict resolution skills.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior
